Role overview

FUNCTION & DUTIES:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director General, the Centre Director is the senior administrator of the Board in his/her community and is responsible for all aspects of the organization and administration of the community school and its related services. Other duties include:

Responsible for the implementation of Board and local policy as determined by the Commissioners and their local Education Committee;
Is the liaison between the community and the Board;
Responsible for the organization and supervision of the physical plant including school, residences, shops, warehouse, vehicles and equipment;
Is the Secretary-Treasurer of the local Education Committee;
Supervise, mentor and manage employees under their responsibility;
Is responsible for all aspects of the organization and administration of Board activities within his/her community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study certifying a minimum three (3)-year university program or hold a senior or senior executive staff position, excluding a position as manager, in a board.

The Board may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the aforementioned qualification requirements if it finds a suitable candidate who is a beneficiary of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement and who accepts, as a condition of employment, to follow a training plan determined by the Board.

REQUIREMENTS:

Fluency in Inuktitut and either French or English
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the field of administration or education or equivalent relevant experience recognized by the Board;
Must have been a full-time resident of an Inuit community of Nunavik for at least ten (10) years;
An understanding of the Quebec Education system and Chapter 17 of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement is an asset.

CLASSIFICATION / SALARY / BENEFITS:

Class 00-08 as per the working conditions of KI’s managers: from $103,121 to $137,492 annually depending on qualifications and experience.